In a precursor to Copenhagen, U.S. thought-leaders got together to examine the global energy outlook, climate change and U.S. policy on sustainable energy supplies. Makes interesting reading… > more
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The Copenhagen show is about to start, and for some uplifting specifics on what may be possible, as well as the broader challenges, take a look at some of the European Union leadership regarding climate change responses. > more
The European Commission underlines the crucial importance of reaching a global, ambitious and comprehensive climate agreement at the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen on 7-18 December. > more 
The much-debated Treaty of Lisbon enters into force today, promising inherently European citizenship, cross-European democracy, direct petitioning by citizens and creating greater European integration across borders, among other claims. The E.U. is move closer to ‘super-nation’ status. > more 
Could manufacturing abuses caused by the need for ever-cheaper products be a partial catalyst for a reversion to local manufacturing? According to China Labor Watch’s latest investigation of five Wal-Mart supplier factories reveals not a single factory has implemented Wal-Mart’s basic standards, and with wages at rates as low as $0.44/hour, questions about the desperate need for change have to be asked. > more 
A new initiative in the Silicon Valley, centred around Santa Clara University, is creating a forum for the leading minds in ethical financial innovation, responsible risk management, and behavioral finance. A key feature examined in the new initiative, will be a much-needed alignment of incentives, for those participating in financial markets. > more 
There may be some surprises in the Transparency International’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a measure of domestic, public sector corruption. Whilst war zones are among the worst, kick-backs, crony capitalism and nepotism means some Western countries fare less well than you might think. It seems institutions and process matter. Read more… > more
A global meeting of the WISE – at the World Innovation Summit for Education established by the Qatar Foundation, seeks answers to the problems of global innovation in Doha, Qatar. > more 
Abu Dhabi has recently reviewed and standardised building codes, an important regional advantage. Abu Dhabi, was listed as the most innovative city in mid-East, in the 2thinknow Innovation Cities Emerging 11 Index. > more 
Government 2.0 in Australia is happening. And it represents a once in a life-time reform opportunity, so what does it take… instant messaging, government-wide wikis? Hear from the Government 2.0 Taskforce… What about cultural reform? Are government innovators punished? And, of course, 2thinknow comments… > more 
Super-fast Internet is the new ‘Wealth of Nations’ – enabling innovation competitive advantage & improving destination desirability; failure is not an option. > more 
National Broadband Network, & closer technological collaboration between Australia & Germany are 2 key themes of CeBIT AusInnovate. > more
Shared Services as Innovation. Jack Cassidy, MD of Bearing Point raised this as enabling collaborative innovation. Good point. > more 
Melbourne’s latest Transport Disaster – a Tram Jam. 3 Transport Modes severely impeded. People walking (again). The City clogged again in 2 directions. Fix! > more |
      
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Brumby: Anti-transport agenda for Victoria?
What is the real reson transport isn’t improved in Victoria, Australia? And how should we align politicians incentives to make sure it is done faster? > more